Paraprofessional 26.27 School Year

KIPP•St. Louis, MO

3d•$50,500•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP St. Louis Long Term Paraprofessionals provide classroom support and small group instructional care to students, specifically those requiring high needs support. Paraprofessionals assist and support the teacher(s) in implementing an instructional and care program to promote academic achievement and personal development in Kindergarten classrooms. They will work alongside Teacher Aides in supporting high needs Kippsters.

Requirements

Substitute Certification
A high school diploma or GED and 60 hours of college credit

Nice To Haves

Paraprofessional Certification
Experience working with students that have special needs
Bachelors degree from an accredited 4 year, university or college

Responsibilities

Escorts, assists, and/or supervises student(s) during play periods, movement throughout the building, to and from buses, toileting routines, lunch, snack, specialized and inclusive classes, community activities and other times as designated.
Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress.
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing and reinforcing rules and consequences.
Works to become knowledgeable about best practices in working with students with learning disabilities and challenging behavior.
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development.
Participates actively in developing and following through with individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students.
Assists in the daily functioning of the school as necessary.
Focusing on supporting kindergarten students that example a high focus of support based on their social and emotional need.

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability.
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
Ongoing professional development.
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Paid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
Wellness days provided throughout the year